It's not a rumor! US Treasury Secretary Biden has publicly warned us, and the intensity is even greater! Just before departing for Malaysia, US Treasury Secretary Biden stated that the US does not rule out imposing software export restrictions on China in response to Beijing's similar measures against rare earth metals. I confirm that all options are open. We approach negotiations with China with respect and goodwill. If these measures affect software, engines or other components, we will coordinate with our partners to take countermeasures.
Evidently, there had been rumors previously that the US would impose software export controls, but now such statements coming from Biden himself indicate that the US is indeed considering it. Considering that both sides may hold talks in Malaysia, the US's intention is quite clear. However, Biden might have overlooked one point. We have repeatedly stated that this kind of pressure before negotiations is not the way the US and China should deal with each other.
Now the foundation of mutual trust between the US and China is very weak. Such actions by the US will not make us back down, but rather lead us to increasingly conclude that the US is unreliable. Even if a deal is reached between the US and China, we will have great doubts about the US's ability to fulfill its commitments. What would be the consequences of this? The consequence is that although we talk with the US, we will also be fully prepared to respond to the possibility of the US breaking the agreement.
Furthermore, the current actions of the US have left us with no illusions about it. Even if the US does not currently ban the sale of software, engines or other components, we should actively decouple from the US. Due to the repeated disruptions of the Trump administration, American companies will eventually have to lose the Chinese market, and the market that is vacated will be filled by our companies. Trump wanted to help American companies further expand their markets, right? The result could very well be the opposite, leading to an unintended outcome!
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